However, the shopping events held the Friday after Thanksgiving, and even Thanksgiving night, have also become synonymous with chaos and violence as injuries, and even death, are reported across the country an a yearly basis.

Genesee County 911 officials said Friday morning they haven't received any reports of serious incidents. Flint police say they have had a couple minor fights but nothing too crazy.

Police have increased their patrols around shopping areas in response to the waves of shoppers.